The Kansas City Chiefs have carved out a regular spot for themselves in the postseason spotlight, largely thanks to the standout leadership of Patrick Mahomes. But while many of the roster have become familiar faces in the AFC Championship game, rookie receiver Xavier Worthy is stepping onto this grand stage for the first time.
Worthy has become quite the asset for Mahomes, emerging from a slow start to become a constant offensive outlet, utilizing his speed to rack up crucial yards. With the Chiefs set to face off against the Buffalo Bills—a team that skipped on picking him in the NFL Draft—Worthy has shared his feelings on what this game means to him.
“Man, it’s just a different feeling just to have the opportunity to play in a game that leads to the Super Bowl,” Worthy expressed. “It’s always been a dream of mine to play a Super Bowl and just eventually get a Super Bowl ring.”
Over the past eight games—minus the Week 18 matchup against Denver—Worthy has been a model of consistency, logging at least four receptions and 40 receiving yards as he and Mahomes have developed strong chemistry.
With big names like DeAndre Hopkins, Marquise Brown, and Juju Smith-Schuster in the receiving corps, it’s been Worthy who’s stepped up when it counts. None of these star receivers recorded a single reception in the Chiefs’ divisional victory over the Houston Texans, allowing Worthy to shine brightly.
Now, Xavier Worthy faces his tallest hurdle yet. In his last outing against the Bills, he racked up 61 yards and a touchdown despite the Chiefs’ 31-20 loss. He’ll be looking to not only repeat his individual success but also help drive his team to a more favorable outcome this time around. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and Worthy is eager to prove himself once again on this momentous stage.
